Buffalo Boy's Blog

It is good to see that Peter Gabriel remains of the few musicians with any integrity left. He turned down his chance to perform at the Oscars because they are only giving musical performers 65 second bits to perform their respective songs.

For those of you who went to see Wall-E, Gabriel had the hit song of the movie, "Down To Earth". Gabriel turned down the opportunity because his feelings are that the musicians work equally as hard to create their pieces for the movies that they should have an equal opportunity to showcase their talents if they have earned the right to perform. 65 seconds would hardly do his five minute song justice so he figured what is the point in playing.

He has a great point and his decision not to play has cost the Oscars a chance to showcase an artist who in my mind and many others I'm sure is one of the all time great song writers, vocalists, and rock and roll artists of our time.

Here is a clip to the tune of "Down to Earth":